SCANDI BREW Anti vacuum valve Dead weight type

Tank top systems

Application The anti vacuum valve is used for minimizing the risk of implosion of tanks exposed to vacuum e.g. during emptying, cool rinsing after hot-cleaning (max. 85 C) or caustic cleaning in a CO2 atmosphere. The anti vacuum valve can be applied on any closed tank. Design The dead weight anti vacuum valve is available in two versions: Integrated in a SCANDI BREW tank top system Mounted on its own counterflange The advantages of an integrated anti vacuum valve are lower initial costs, superior hygiene and smaller area required for seat valve. Approval on request PED/97/23 EEC. The valve is available in the following sizes: Diameter 100 150 200 250 300 400 mm mm mm mm mm mm Standard Operation Range 50 - 75 - 100 25 - 75 - 100 25 - 50 - 75 25 - 50 - 75 25 - 50 - 75 25 - 50 - 75 mm mm mm mm mm mm W.G. W.G. W.G. W.G. W.G. W.G.

The size and setting of the anti vacuum valve is based on the tank design data, cleaning procedure and process requirements. The anti vacuum valve is produced in a sanitary and robust design. The anti vacuum valve should be seated horizontally. An inclination of max. 10 is acceptable but the lever arm must then point in to the centre of the cylindro-conical tank top. The benefits of the anti vacuum valve are: Valve seat design ensures operational reliability Sensitive vacuum set points for precise operation Fully cleanable with CIP system Minimal and low-cost maintenance demand

Working principle The anti vacuum valve is delivered with counter weight set for an individual opening vacuum to suit the tank design data. When a vacuum in the tank is lower than the preset opening value, the valve opens and lets in atmospheric air. The anti vacuum valve is cleaned, when closed, by the tank cleaning head, but this will not include the valve seating. To include the valve seating in the cleaning cycle, a CIP device can be mounted on the valve. The CIP device uses the CIP pressure to open the valve and cleaning liquid flushes the valve disc and drains back in to the tank. The CIP device is supplied with a splashguard to catch reflecting sprays. Applying the CIP device provides that cleaning takes place in a pressureless tank.

Specifications All metallic parts: O-ring seal: All other parts:

Stainless steel EN 1.4307 (AISI 304L) or EN 1.4404 (AISI 316L) on request NBR, 45 shore Non-toxic foodgrade materials

It is very important to note that if the cleaning procedure includes hot-cleaning (max. 85 C), the valve should be dimensioned with the purpose of preventing implosion from the vacuum that appears when flushing with cold water. Other factors to be considered when sizing the valve include: tank size and dimensions as well as maximum emptying speed. Heating elements are available for valves exposed to sub-zero temperatures. A heating tape is supplied for the flange-mounted valves whereas valves integrated in a tank top system are heated by means of heating blocks mounted on the tank top system close to the valve.

Extra equipment Heating elements for valves exposed to sub-zero temperatures CIP force opening device with splashguard incl. stainless steel CIP feeding pipe Built-in CIP closing valve NC Pneumatic force opener Proximity switch with mounting fitting for signalling if the valve has been in operation Weather cowl with spray catcher

Integrated Valve

Integrated Valve with CIP device CIP inlet

Air Flange Mounted Valve

ID

= Active diameter

Pos.1: CIP Valve Pos.2: Force opener Pos.3: Nozzle outlet Pos.4: Splashguard Pos.5: CIP closing valve

BC = Bolt circle OD = Outside diameter

PFT00164EN 1102

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